TM-9-2320-440-13-P

TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE (THAAD) CARRIER

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S AND FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

AUGUST 2010
TM-9-2320-440-13-P

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TM 9-2320-440-13&P
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0010
b.
Driving Ground Rod.
WARNING
•
Intense noise levels are possible when working around ground rod driver.
Hearing
protection is required when using ground rod driver.
Failure to comply may result
in injury to personnel.
•
Ground rod driver may throw debris when operating.
Eye protection is required
when using ground rod driver.
Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
•
Ground rod driver may become hot during and after operation.
Use caution when
handling ground rod driver.
Failure to comply may result in injury to personnel.
•
Maintain a firm grip on ground rod driver, using both hands at all times.
Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Do not disconnect ground rod driver, hoses, or fittings while the tool is running.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Ensure all unnecessary personnel are clear of work area when operating ground
rod driver.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
•
Hydraulic oil under pressure can easily puncture skin.
Do not use hands to check
for oil leaks.
Do not hold hose or couplers when hydraulic system is pressurized.
Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Ground rod can be located up to 15 ft. (4.6 m) away from vehicle.
1.
Slide ground rod (5) into ground rod driver (1).
2.
Lift ground rod (5) and ground rod driver (1) to a vertical position.
3.
While continuing to support ground rod (5) and ground rod driver (1), move control spool (16) on control
valve (17) to ON position and drive ground rod (5) into ground.
4.
Once ground rod (5) is driven into ground, move control spool (16) on control valve (17) to OFF position.
5.
Remove ground rod driver (1) from ground rod (5).
6.
Connect vehicle grounding cable (18) to ground rod (5).
END OF TASK
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